2004 Chevy Silverado Alternator

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
150,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RVCUTTERS
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How do I loosen the tension on the belt to remove and put on the now alternator?
Dec 6, 2009 at 8:17 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There is an automatic belt tensionier. It rides on a pivot which when turned, loostens the tension on the belt. If you tell me the exact size of the engine, I will find you a diagram identifying where the tensionier is located.

Let me know.

Joe
Dec 7, 2009 at 7:54 AM
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